FRANCIS, Brian Stanley

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Brian S. Francis, 71, of Williams, died Sunday, June 10, 2012. He was born Jan. 31, 1941, in Los Angeles. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church in Williams. Viewing will be for one hour prior to services. Burial will conclude services at the Williams Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Building Fund, 629 W. Grant St., Williams, AZ 86046. Condolences can be made at www.norvelowensmortuary.com. Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona Brian Stanley Francis (January 31, 1941 ~ June 10, 2012) Brian S. Francis, 71, of Williams passed away June 10, 2012. He was born in Los Angeles, CA January 31, 1941 to James and Elizabeth Francis. Brian was an avid rail fan. His hobby was creating model railroad layouts HO scale. He was employed with the Grand Canyon Railway, post retirement all though he never felt it was a JOB… it was FUN! He was a deeply loved and appreciated man. A devoted Christian as well as a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Francis, children Toby Francis, Laurie Francis Dauber, Stephen McKinney, Elizabeth Francis Turpin and Eric Francis; as well as 10 grandchildren and sister Janet Gatzke. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at 1st Southern Baptist Church in Williams. Viewing will be for 1 hour prior to services. Burial will conclude services at the Williams Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the 1st Southern Baptist Church Building Fund, 629 W.Grant St., Williams, AZ 86046